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1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis? Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis Alzheimer disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and gradually progressing and is distinguished by the multiplexing of amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles in the cranium which kill neurons and make…
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Description of the psychopharmacological medication agent, including brand and generic names, as well as appropriate FDA indication uses Any supporting, valid, and reliable research for non-FDA uses Drug classification The medication mechanism of action The medication pharmacokinetics The medication pharmacodynamics Appropriate dosing, administration route, and any considerations for dosing alterations Considerations of use and dosing…
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What are your state’s requirements for practicum, internship, and supervision hours required for graduation and licensure? List two sites that would be an appropriate place to complete your practicum and internship requirements. What specialized training would these facilities offer to you? How does this affect your long-term plan? Identify if you are taking any specialty…
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PL is a 42-year-old female presenting for medication refills. She has no recent lab work, but reports fatigue and occasional dizziness. Current meds: metformin 1000 mg PO daily, Invokamet 50/500 mg BID with meals, eszopiclone 2 mg po qHS, atomoxetine 40 mg po daily, and gabapentin 300 mg PO TID. How would you assess and…
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Tramadol has a half-life of 6 hours. If a patient takes 50 mg at 21:00, what will the blood level be at 09:00 the next morning? Name 3 antidepressants that can be prescribed for pain-related conditions (eg fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, or chronic musculoskeletal pain). Include complete medication orders, MOA and common side effects for each…
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Nicotine stimulates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, leading to increased release of dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and glutamate. These neurochemical effects can temporarily enhance mood, concentration, and alertness—making nicotine use feel relaxing or mentally focusing. Many individuals with ADHD, anxiety, or depression use tobacco products as a form of self-medication. Identify a single prescription…
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What are the errors in the following prescriptions (1 per prescription)? Rewrite each prescription correctly. What is each medication classification? What is the mechanism of action (MOA)? Appropriate medication is prescribed or changed. Rationale provided and includes current literature to support decision. All aspects of the patient history are considered in making the medication selection.…
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As domestic and global competition continue to intensify, organizations are striving to stay competitive. Operational analytics equips organizations with the tools to identify root causes of problems in real time, enabling frontline leadership and employee workers to take timely and effective action. This assignment provides an overview of operational versus business analytics, explains how operational…
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Bias does not only affect research; it also influences how we lead, listen, and communicate. Use a reputable search tool to review common forms of bias such as confirmation bias, cultural bias, gender bias, or sampling bias. You may use Business Source Complete through myDHA, Google Scholar, PubMed, or other respected academic search tools. Choose…
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Briefly define cognitive psychology in your own words. Describe two cognitive processes that interest you most from the Psychology Unlocked (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcaAVWtP48A) (2020) media. Considering the Shukla (https://cognitiontoday.com/what-is-cognition-executive- functions-and-cognitive-processes/) (2020) article, describe a time you used your selected cognitive processes in your own life. Include details about what happened, who was involved, and when and where…